Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 2000 Mercury Sable

Eight problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2000 Mercury Sable. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Mercury Sable based on all problems reported for the 2000 Sable.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 10/31/2012

My daughter was driving my 2000 Mercury Sable around a curve to the left when the rear of the vehicle began to slide to the left causing her to loose control and strike 2 guard rails,2 vehicles traveling in the opposite direction and then head-on into a stone retaining wall. Vehicle was severely damage and my daughter suffered a minor head injury. The airbags did not deploy even after striking the wall head-on. We are concerned that the rear coil springs were defective, rusted and may have cause her to loose control and the rear-end of the vehicle to slide to the left. 1 week prior to vehicle crash/incident, the rear end of the vehicle slid to the left on dry pavement while turning to the right. Vehicle tires were fairly new and in good condition. Please review the 2000 Mercury Sable for defects in the rear coil springs and the airbag deployment failure.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/09/2011

Airbags did not deploy during vehicle accident.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 06/07/2004

While driving 35 mph consumer applied the brake pedal and the brakes failed, resulting in a collision. Upon impact, both frontal air bags failed to deploy. Driver and passenger sustained major injuries, and were transported to the hospital. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. However, the dealer refused to inspect the vehicle.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 06/21/2003

Petition to open an immediate investigation into why the Mercury Sable has excessive movement of the brake pedal, she owns a 2000 Mercury Sable with a defective brake pedal & airbags. The vehicle is equipped with an adjustable brake and gas pedal system which was recalled for the spacing between the pedals. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they indicated that the vehicle needed no adjustment. One day the driver was turning into a parking space when the vehicle suddenly accelerated onto a grassy median and hit a light pole. The vehicle came to rest after hitting a vehicle head on. The air bags did not deploy and both occupants were injured. On inspection of the car it was noted that the brake pedal had excessive side to side movement. The manufacturer indicated this was a normal condition.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/07/2003

While driving 50 mph another vehicle t-bone the consumers vehicle which forced the vehicle into a guard rail. The drivers side airbag did not deploy.

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/15/2001

While parking vehicle suddenly accelerated, resulting in vehicle crashing into a building. Upon impact, driver's front airbag did not deploy, side airbag deployed. $ 7000 damage to vehicle.

7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/29/2000

Engine without warning accelerated tremendously causing the car to strike first the curb, then the library wall, causing considerable damage to car and library wall, airbag did not deploy.

8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/13/2000

Consumer was at traffic stop and vehicle idling, as soon as consumer put foot on accelerator pedal ,consumer heard a loud noise and vehicle took off at high rate speed, crashing into a lamp pole, and causing injuires/ a broken sternum. Seatbelts did not lock up, and frontal airbags did not deploy.


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